SAP Brand Name Justification for NADMT End of Life Spares - Redacted.pdf

This is a Determination Memorandum for Sole Source Acquisitions from the Naval Air Warfare Center, Training Systems Division (NAWCTSD) Orlando, establishing justification for a single-source procurement of critical brand-name spare components.

The Naval Air Warfare Center requires procurement of spare components essential for the Navy Aviation Distributed Mission Training (NADMT) program, specifically components for the System Integration Laboratory (SIL) hardware that supports the Joint Simulation Environment (JSE) with Carrier Air Wing (CVW) platforms. The procurement is limited to one source due to the highly complex, proprietary nature of the NADMT system architecture and the necessity for interoperability with existing hardware and software. The estimated amount falls between $15,000 and $350,000, making this a simplified acquisition procedure. The selected contractor must procure, inspect, and deliver a comprehensive spares package to San Diego, California, with delivery targeted for September 15, 2026. The acquisition specifies brand-name restrictions limited to authorized distributors and resellers to maximize competition while maintaining technical compatibility. The sole source justification addresses unique system characteristics, technical constraints, schedule and financial risks, and the Government's determination that no adequate alternative specifications or generic brands can satisfy the strict reliability and supportability requirements without unacceptable program impacts. The determination was signed by customer Alphanaeus A. Flood and contracting officer Michael C. Davis.